Which outcome reduces efficiency when fish experience hypoxia?

💡 Explanation

Reduced oxygen slows diffusion across the gills because the rate of diffusion depends on the concentration differential. Therefore, there is less oxygen diffusing into the blood from water, rather than enhanced uptake, which occurs under normal conditions.

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